A place to come to see what's new at Heritage Spinning & Weaving – Lake Orion, MI

I am very please to say that this year we raised $1288 via the Fiber Art Show, which brings the total amount contributed to the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in our 3 years to just over $4,000. A really nice amount for a little event like ours.

The next Art Show will be held in the fall of 2008, so start thinking about what you want to enter now. Remember: it need not be fancy. The goal here is two-fold: to raise money for a worthy cause (breast cancer research) and to inspire others. As you can see by the photos, entries were at all levels. While fancy knitting, for example, may have a “Wow!” factor, it might be out of the immediate reach of a new knitter and the cute-but-not-so-hard-to-knit felt purse may be more inspirational. So, don’t hesitate to enter next time around – everyone loves to see your work! In fact, I think it is pretty cool to have so many hand crafted pieces in one place. As I gazed at the collection during the week it was up I wondered just how many HOURS the group collectively represented. It was mind-boggling!

(Note, if an individual won in more than one category, they were awarded only one prize, with the exception of the winner of the Grand Prize. Staff members are judged in their own category and are not eligible for the Grand Prize.)